Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
Piripi Paraeana uses his cooking and mana to help Katikati's rangatahi open up in Poutama's youth employment programme — and an open day is on 28 Feb.
Matahui School hosts a Community Fair on 28 February from midday to 3pm, featuring laser tag, face painting, food trucks, market stalls and family activiti
Katikati's Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition returns 27–29 March with early bird entries now open, a new paddleboard prize, and eligibility extended to
Katikati Community Centre opens its doors on 28 February, showcasing courses, workshops and community services alongside kids' activities and a sausage siz
Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc prepares a tribute to Dan Harris, who devoted over 60 years to surf lifesaving and helped establish the North Island Sur
Applications open 6 March for the 2026 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year, with the competition set for 19 June and prizes totalling thousands of dolla
New Zealand's food and fibre exports are set to hit a record $64.3 billion, driven by strong demand for dairy, meat, and kiwifruit.
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Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
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Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
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Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
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Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
New study uncovers lung complications post-surgery affecting thousands in NZ and beyond.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected today across the lower South Island as weather warnings remain in effect.